Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

When Xiao Zhan saw Shangguan Jin, a meaningful smile appeared on his face. He noticed that Shangguan Jin looked at Jiang Chen meaningfully, but Jiang Chen didn't seem to notice the prince's feelings for him.

"Your Highness Prince Gong is also a night owl. I heard that you came here to look for someone. Now it seems that you have found him. So, when do you plan to return to Yujing in Beiling?"

Shangguan Jin has always hoped that Jiang Xue would leave, because as long as she stayed here, Jiang Chen's attention would be focused on her and he would be much colder towards him.

Since Jiang Chen cherished Xiaoxue, he couldn't use tough measures to deal with her, otherwise Jiang Chen would definitely resent him. Therefore, he could only try to make her leave willingly.

But Jiang Xue and Jiang Chen are related by blood, and her purpose of coming to Beixi is to find her brother, so it is not easy for her to leave. Shangguan Jin has been looking for a suitable reason to let her go.

Xiao Zhan's arrival made things simpler. According to the spy report from Beiling, Xiao Zhan was very fond of Princess Gong, Jiang Xue, and even though there was a misunderstanding due to Jun Li's instigation half a year ago, his feelings for her had not changed.

If Xiao Zhan were to take her back to Yujing, he could not only achieve the goal of getting Jiang Xue to leave, but also avoid Jiang Chen's dissatisfaction with him, killing two birds with one stone.

"Your Highness, you are too worried. When Xiaoxue and I will set off is entirely up to Xiaoxue's wishes. I am not favored in Beiling, and it doesn't matter to Xiao Yan whether I go back or not. He may even wish that I will never come back.

So I may stay in Huyin City for a while longer until Xiaoxue makes her decision. But you, Your Highness, are so eager for Xiaoxue to leave. Is it because you are worried that Jiang Chen will pay less attention to you?

You have made a very careful calculation. I wonder if Jiang Chen understands your thoughts?"

Xiao Zhan has an extraordinary ability to see into people's hearts and he can directly hit the nail on the head for Shangguan Jin.

"The Third Young Master of the Cao Family has returned today, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should know about this. You should know Cao Ling's character very well. Cao Yuan deliberately kept you and Jiang Chen here today, and I don't believe you won't notice the problem.

However, you left Xiaoxue alone, giving Cao Ling the opportunity to hold her hostage. I wonder if you are using Xiaoxue to create an opportunity for you to deal with the Cao family?"

This speculation is not groundless. The two women of the Cao family were defeated by Xiaoxue one after another. Cao Yuan restrained Jiang Chen and Shangguan Jin at this time, leaving Xiaoxue isolated and helpless, and Cao Ling happened to return at this time.

A series of coincidences made Xiao Zhan suspect that this might be Shangguan Jin's plan.

The Cao family is obviously fully supporting Shangguan Xi in his fight against Shangguan Jin. With the inside information provided by Cao Zhilan, Cao Yuan knows Shangguan Jin very well.

Before Shangguan Xi recovers from his injury, he must take the lead in dealing with the Cao family to prevent the threat posed by the two of them joining forces.

To eradicate the Cao family, there must be a valid reason.

If Cao Ling kidnapped and defiled the fiancée of the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor, once such a crime was proven, Shangguan Jin would have sufficient reason to deal with the Cao family.

After all, there is no such thing as a third time. Cao Zhilan had previously humiliated the royal family, and Cao Zhiqing had harmed the royal descendants. Coupled with this crime, no matter how powerful the Cao family is, they will not be able to escape.

No monarch could accept a minister repeatedly challenging the royal dignity.

Shangguan Jin's face turned pale. He knew it was wrong to be jealous of Jiang Xue for getting Jiang Chen's attention, but this incident was not planned by him.

Precisely because he understood the importance of Jiang Xue to Jiang Chen, his previous behavior towards Jiang Xue had made Jiang Chen extremely angry, even to the point of breaking up with him.

This was a result he didn't want to see, so he would never do anything to hurt Jiang Xue again.

"I have my own dignity, and I'm not so despicable as to use my opponents against my own people." Shangguan Jin took a step forward, stared at Xiao Zhan with cold eyes, and said through clenched teeth.

Seeing his firm attitude, Xiao Zhan had the answer in his mind.

As the crown prince, Shangguan Jin has his dignity and principles, otherwise the emperor of Beixi would not value him so much, and the new forces would not support him so much. Since he said so, this matter must have nothing to do with him.

"In that case, I am willing to believe His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Xiao Zhan said, "I just saw that the groom's body has been found. Judging from the wound, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should have known that it was Cao Ling who did it. After all, there are not many people in Huyin City who can kill people with a horsewhip."

In the north, different weapons corresponded to different groups of people. Ordinary soldiers used spears, guns, and arrows, while nobles preferred knives, swords, and whips.

Most nobles thought whips were too feminine and preferred swords. Only a few, such as the third son of the Cao family and the daughters of some generals, would choose whips. Therefore, it was not difficult to determine who the murderer was.

"It must be your doing that Cao Ling was paraded naked through the streets today," Shangguan Jin said affirmatively.

Apart from Xiao Zhan, he really couldn't think of anyone who could have such courage. "The Cao family is very angry about this matter and will take action soon."

"Since I dare to do it, I have the ability to bear the consequences. But I remind His Royal Highness that if the Cao family wants to deal with Xiaoxue, it will inevitably affect the Prince's Mansion. If His Royal Highness wants to protect Jiang Chen, I'm afraid he can't just sit back and watch. How about we join forces to deal with the Cao family?"

"Why should I cooperate with you?" Shangguan Jin looked at him puzzledly, not understanding why Xiao Zhan wanted to intervene in the struggle of the Beixi royal family.

"We each get what we need. The Cao family touched my woman, so it's only natural for me to get rid of them; and they also threatened the interests of the prince, so it's reasonable for you to want to get rid of them. Since we have the same goal, why not cooperate? This way, you can save both trouble and effort, isn't it great?"

Shangguan Jin was touched by these words. He thought for a while and held out his hand: "Then, happy cooperation."

After changing her clothes, Jiang Xue came to the flower hall. As soon as she entered the door, she saw Xiao Zhan and Shangguan Jin drinking tea and chatting in a friendly manner. The atmosphere seemed a bit strange.

Jiang Xue raised her eyebrows slightly, looked at her brother, and found that he was also looking at the two of them with a strange expression.

"Xiaoxue, you're here, come and sit down." Xiao Zhan patted the chair beside him and asked her to sit next to him.

Jiang Chen frowned and gently held Jiang Xue's wrist: "Xiaoxue, you should sit next to me and don't disturb Prince Gong of Beiling from drinking tea."

When Jiang Chen mentioned the word "Beiling", he almost gritted his teeth. He would never forget the shame of the Civil War.

Now Xiao Zhan was sitting opposite him. He was trying his best to control himself from taking any action. How could he let his sister sit next to him?

"Xiaoxue has an injury on her wrist, Mr. Huaichen, please don't squeeze it too tightly."

Xiao Zhan's eyes fell on the bloodstain on Jiang Xue's wrist, and his tone couldn't help but become a little colder.

Jiang Chen followed his gaze and found that his hand was tightly gripping the injured part of his sister, and he quickly let go.

"Xiaoxue, I'm sorry." He apologized guiltily.

"It's okay, it's just a minor injury." Jiang Xue smiled and comforted her brother.